Abstract :
The author presents an overview of aerospace and military technology developments in 1993. He describes how the industry is still reeling from defense and aerospace cutbacks as well as from several space failures. Bright spots were the success of the DC-X demonstration vehicle and the joining of the US and Russian space station programs.<>
Keywords :
aerospace industry; military equipment; space research; space vehicles; DC-X demonstration vehicle; Russia; USA; aerospace; military; research programs; space station; technology developments; Aerospace industry; Arm; Defense industry; Infrared heating; Military aircraft; Missiles; Nuclear weapons; Production; Space vehicles; Testing;